Dog therapy for depression in adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether spending time with trained therapy dogs can help improve symptoms of depression in adults who are currently hospitalized for psychiatric care. If you enjoy being around dogs, this might be a way to add extra support to your treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are currently hospitalized for voluntary psychiatric care.
- You have a diagnosis of depression.
- You have moderate to severe depression symptoms (scored on a standard questionnaire).
- You are not afraid of dogs and do not have a dog fur allergy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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